Karmactive Staff
The FDA has issued a Class I recall—its most serious classification—for more than 1.5 million dozen eggs produced by Midwest Poultry Services in Texas due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Class I means consuming the product could cause serious health consequences or death.
The recall affects 1,589,577 dozen eggs produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026, with best-by dates from July 20 to August 17, 2026. Shoppers can identify recalled eggs by carton codes P-1950 or 0840962, followed by a Julian Date between 157 and 184. The recall impacts Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with distribution through Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores. Recalled brands include Country Morning, Cal-Maine Sunups, Brookshire’s, Simple Truth, and Kroger.
Midwest Poultry Services recalled both white shell and brown cage-free eggs. While the company says it is not aware of specific illnesses, the CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak linked to this producer, with 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states as of late July 2026.
Salmonella Enteritidis commonly infects eggs because it can exist inside the ovary of healthy hens and contaminate eggs before the shell forms. The CDC estimates approximately 1 in 20,000 eggs contains Salmonella. An infected egg may look and smell completely normal. Previous outbreaks linked to eggs have sickened hundreds nationwide, as seen in the 2025 multi-state outbreak that affected 345 people across 27 states.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically appear six hours to six days after eating contaminated food, including diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Most people recover within a week, but severe cases can require hospitalization. Young children, elderly adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk.
Consumers who purchased eggs with the recalled codes should not eat them. The FDA recommends returning them for a refund. Eggs should be handled safely even when not recalled—cook until both white and yolk are firm, never eat raw or undercooked eggs, and wash hands and surfaces with soap after handling. Safe egg cooking practices are essential for preventing foodborne illness outbreaks.
The recall comes as eggs remain a dietary staple in American kitchens. Contamination can occur at any stage of production, even in facilities following standard safety protocols. This recall is a reminder of why proper cooking and handling matter. Food safety protocols rely on regular testing and inspections, as seen in recent traceback investigations across multiple states.
Midwest Poultry Services is working with the FDA on the recall, investigating how the contamination occurred. Investigators are using whole genome sequencing to match the Salmonella strain found in ill people to samples from the Texas facilities, a technique also used in previous egg-related outbreaks.
Consumers with symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection should contact their doctor. Anyone who purchased eggs from affected stores during the relevant timeframe should check carton codes before consuming. While the exact number of contaminated eggs is unknown, the FDA’s Class I recall indicates the agency determined the risk warrants immediate action.
